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Home Ignition Zones (HIZ)
In Colorado, wildfires are not a "what if" but a "when". To protect your lives and property from the devastating effects of wildfire, take into consideration your Home Ignition Zones (HIZ). Click the button below for in depth information and steps to take to improve your defensible space. The two primary determinates of a structures ability to survive a wildfire are ignitability and defensible space. Often, homeowners think that wildfire mitigation requires clearing all vegetation, but HIZ’s are a proven approach for reducing risk and protecting lives and property. The HIZ's help you assess the space around your home by setting three primary zones which are generally explained below. For more information about HIZ, please visit the Colorado State Forest Service HIZ Guide here. Click here for the HIZ Guide in Spanish. To get in depth information about your property sign up for a free Home Risk Site Visit here and learn about WAP’s Defensible Space Cost Share Program which assists homeowners in creating defensible space.
